Description
Warm up your kitchen with this creamy Cottage Cheese Mushroom Soup, featuring plant-based cottage cheese, fresh sautéed mushrooms, and smoky turkey bacon for a rich and earthy comfort food perfect for cozy lunches or dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz fresh button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 4 oz smoked turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic finely to build a sweet aromatic base. Clean and slice the mushrooms evenly for uniform cooking. Chop the smoked turkey bacon into bite-size pieces to allow its smoky flavor to infuse throughout the soup.
- Sauté Aromatics and Bacon: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the smoked turkey bacon and cook until it starts to crisp, releasing a smoky aroma.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the mushrooms to the pot and cook until they soften and release their juices, deepening the soup’s earthy flavor and juicy texture.
- Combine Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the vegetable broth and apple cider vinegar to brighten the soup. Add the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer and let flavors meld.
- Blend in Plant-Based Cottage Cheese and Natural Gelling Agent: Stir in the plant-based cottage cheese and natural gelling agent, whisking well to create a creamy, velvety consistency.
- Final Simmer and Serve: Let the soup simmer gently for a few more minutes to thicken and intensify. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh mushrooms for the best texture and flavor; avoid dried or canned varieties if possible.
- Allow mushrooms and bacon to brown naturally for a deep, smoky finish.
- Adjust thickness by adding vegetable broth if too thick or more natural gelling agent if you prefer a creamier texture.
- Add salt at the end of cooking to prevent drawing excess moisture from the mushrooms.
- For extra creaminess, blend a portion of the soup before stirring in the remaining mushroom pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Mushroom Soup, plant-based soup, creamy mushroom soup, comforting soup
